Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Stone Town to Vic Falls
16 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
28 reviews
16 days
Start
Zanzibar, Africa
Finish
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Trip Code
YXOR
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with facilities (14 nights)
From £1,580(16 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings and rock formations.
Spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest and impalas on not one, but three included 4WD safari game drives in Tanzania and Zambia.
Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park on morning and afternoon 4WD safari game drives, and visit a workshop where local women transform poaching snare wire into jewellery to raise funds for conservation.
Explore the largest ruins in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Heritage-listed Great Zimbabwe, and discover the history and heritage of local communities with your knowledgeable local leader.
Choose from a range of optional activities at Victoria Falls to see the cascades the way you want, and maybe treat yourself to a helicopter ride.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the ‘big five’. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have drop-down windows, which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa Overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland   https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland)
Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip on a 'combo' journey. To see what you're missing out on check out our Zanzibar to Vic Falls trip (YXORC).
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
Spot predators on game drives, track rhinos and explore ancient Zimbabwean ruins
Embrace the wilds of Eastern Africa on a 16-day adventure. Track rhinos on foot, discover the winding alleyways of Stone Town, journey through epic landscapes in search of zebras and elephants, explore ancient Zimbabwean ruins and gaze at the sweeping plains of the savanna. With a local leader and crew on hand to sweat all the small stuff, you can focus on exploring. This is your chance to spot the Big Five and escape the chaotic pace of the city for the quiet of villages Africa’s pride lands.
Inclusions
Meals
15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with facilities (14 nights)
Included activities
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Evening Game Drive
South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Optional activities
Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
Lake Malawi - Guided Village Walk - USD15
South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Balawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Stone Town. This trip ends on Day 16 and you are free to leave at any time.
3. For an itinerary that includes more time in Zanzibar, please see our Zanzibar to Vic Falls (YXORC) itinerary.
Reviews (27)
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Frank
Oct 23, 2024
Great Crew and great itinerary. Loved the camping and being close to the animals.
Jade
Aug 23, 2024
Great way to see 4 countries if short on holiday duration time, but be prepared for long days on an overland truck, cold nights and bring items for schools or clothes for people experiencing poverty.
Jeff
Aug 05, 2024
Olivia
Jul 16, 2024
This trip is incredible. Not for the faint of heart, due to the long drives, but it provides ample time to get to know your fellow travellers and amazing crew. The campsites were all amazing and I always felt safe. I enjoyed every second of this trip and will always miss Dan, Oti and Erico.
Liam
Jun 04, 2024
What an amazing experience this was! Nothing to fault. The experiences obtained from everywhere we visited was incredible and you see the best of these countries whilst gaining a detailed insight into their histories and present state. We also applaud Intrepid for having found the team that took us along on this journey as they were not just amazing humans though incredible guides and really made the whole experience what it was. We cannot speak highly enough of these individuals. Thank you Benson our guide, Henry our Chef and Patrick our Driver. The journey, experiences, variety of activities, meals, accommodation, driving, facilities and all people were top notch. Thanks again Benson and Co! We hope to see you out on our next African adventure!
Sandra
May 31, 2024
My husband and I had an amazing first trip to Africa, thanks to Intrepid. We were taken care of well, by a wonderful guide, talented cook, and safe driver. The places we saw, the beautiful animals, and great add-on activities made the trip very memorable.
Thomas
Nov 07, 2023
Absolutely outstanding trip, leader, crew. Deep memories and experiences of animals, people, culture, history. Incredible moments with animals (Rhino tracking/walking safari), local people (Lake Malawi, …), places (Great Zimbabwe, …), hikes and walks. Group came together in the best of ways, lifetime friendships.
Bob
Nov 07, 2023
Fantastic trip! So many surprises and learning opportunities. Great Zimbabwe could be renamed Fantastic Zimbabwe, and all other spots were eye-opening. This is the warm heart of Africa.
Leysan
Sep 26, 2023
This was my first ever solo trip and a dream destination, I am so happy I followed my friend's footsteps and did through Intrepid. Such an amazing combination of wild life and cultural experience. We had the best crew (Laban, Willie and Jackson) and a very lovely group of travelers, I loved everything!
Ian
Aug 05, 2023
This is a great way to see Zanzibar to Victoria Falls at a good price . It has long day driving but you get to see the country side at a very good price Most the food is included as you don't need to spend any money except for snacks and drinks and upgrades if you want
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